A comparative study of antenatal depression among urban and rural pregnant women in Gimbi District, Oromia, Ethiopia

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ID22087335
AuthorsSolomon Chala (Wollega University), Markos Desalegn (0000-0002-3896-8514, Wollega University, corresponding author), Rut Oljira (Wollega University), Meseret Belete Fite (0000-0002-1914-6144, Wollega University), Sagni Hambisa Mecha (Wollega University), Gemechis Megnaka Hunde (Wollega University)
Year2024
Volume12
Pages1393880-1393880
Publication date2024-11-08
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2024.1393880
PMID39583080
OpenAlexW4404196569
LanguageEN
References cited28

Background: Antenatal depression (AND) is a form of clinical depression that can be caused by stress and worries that can bring pregnancy to more severe levels. It has negative impacts on women, the family, and the community at large. The comparative study of antenatal depression among rural and urban pregnant women was less studied in Ethiopia and in this study area in particular. Objective: The objective of the study was to compare the prevalence of antenatal depression and its associated factors among pregnant women in Gimbi rural and urban residents in Ethiopia in 2023. Methods: -value of 0.25 or less in the bi-variable logistic regression model were candidates for a multi-variable logistic regression model. Results: The prevalence of antenatal depression was 56 (21.5%), 95% CI: [16.9-25.5] among rural participants and 50 (19.2%) [95%] CI: [14.6-23.8] among urban participants. Having complications during pregnancy (AOR: 4.92, 95% CI: 1.35, 17.88), ever had depression (AOR: 3.20, 95% CI: 1.30, 7.85), consuming alcohol (AOR: 3.78, 95% CI: 1.24, 11.49), and educational status (can read and write) (AOR: 2.14, 95% CI:1.05, 4.67) were factors associated with antenatal depression among urban mothers, while no antenatal care follow-up (AOR: 6.6, 95% CI: 2.63, 16.85), unplanned pregnancy (AOR: 4.51, 95% CI:1.10, 1.86), and having complications during pregnancy (AOR: 2.77, 95% CI: 1.30, 5.92) were factors associated with antenatal depression among rural mothers. Conclusion: The prevalence of antenatal depression among rural mothers was higher than the prevalence of antenatal depression among urban mothers in the Gimbi district. Having complications during pregnancy, ever had depression, consuming alcohol, and educational status were associated factors with antenatal depression among urban mothers; having complications during pregnancy, unplanned pregnancy, and no ANC follow-up were factors associated with antenatal depression among rural mothers. Therefore, quality family planning and ANC services should be provided for the women to reduce unplanned pregnancies and experience complication-free pregnancy periods

Antenatal depression · Cross-sectional study · Depressive symptoms · Environmental health · Logistic regression · Pregnancy · Psychiatry · Rural area · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Demography · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access

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